The riverside was made in relatively low volumes with only 4080 being produced in total february 1897 to june 1899. Womens watches were normally of this form, with a watch fob that was more. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. While the waltham gold pocket watch is common, waltham pocket watches are also made out of many other materials. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable.
Pocket watch split second hand chronographmanufactured in 1864 according t. What materials are waltham pocket watches made out of. Some of the pages will be able to provide additional information. Discover a large selection of waltham watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The movement is fully signed and the serial number 14616119 dates it back to 1905.
Waltham pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Check out paul winickis antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1871 gold waltham presentation pocket watch with freemason provenance from atlantic city, hour 1. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. Waltham pocket watch for sale in uk view 66 bargains. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant designs. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch. Antique 1898 waltham riverside full hunter pocket watch. Im trying to find the yaer and value of an old pocketwatch my dad gave me. Said he replaced it, but i am doubtful it was replaced with appropriate crystal. This beautiful antique keywind ladies fob pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. Ladies waltham pocket watch circa 1894 14k nawcc message.
It is in its original silver case and in excellent condition 58mm diameter. The front if the case unscrews and the movement hinges out. How i tighten a pocket watch hairspring collet, waltham. During the heyday of the american pocket watch, many beautiful watches were made by the truly gifted and skilled watchmakers of this country.
Ladies antique 14k solid gold waltham full hunter pocket watch 1899ad. For sale on 1stdibs emile peret, locle, swiss, 1865, hunting case. Waltham solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Value of american waltham watch company pocket watch serial. Tissot established in 1853, tissot are known for affordable swissmade watches. Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement i.
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It is lever set but with the lever in the 11oclock position. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Looking for value of a pocket watch made by new york standard watch co. Discover fantastic waltham pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Ladies 1903 waltham 14k pocket watch 15 jewels os runs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The watch has a stemwinding 17 jewel movement which is working nicely. Was given a lovely waltham 14k hunter case circa 1894 by my aunt about a year ago. Anyway i didnt know enough at the time to grasp what a boohoo that could be regarding value of the watch. Antique waltham watches the uks largest antiques website. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady. My first waltham was a vanguard model railroad style watch, 16 size, 23 jewels. This returns any information available about a specific watch serial number. This is a waltham 10k goldfilled pocket watch in working order. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. Sidestepping any debate over which one was most beautiful, it is suffice to say that waltham s model 92 would be included with the finalists in any competition for such an honor. The waltham watch company went out of business in 1957, but had founded a subsidiary in switzerland in 1954, waltham international sa. Vintage lady nelson swiss made antimagnetic necklace watch vintage pocket watch ladies pocket watch. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Figured id show the movement, its engraving is beautiful.
In 1857 the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. The glass is cracked, but that can be replaced without hurting the value. American waltham case serial numbers torrentssuper9s diary. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. In the year 1885 the name changed to the american waltham watch company. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of waltham s watches to its customers.
Get the best deals on waltham full hunter antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Well, what we have is a pocket watch from the american watch company in waltham, massachusetts. Jan 10, 20 i purchased a waltham pocket watch online, and the serial on it dates it to 1890. Found at a thrift store for 619 dollars early gold pocket watch ladies waltham pocket watch with pretty lapel pin antique pocket watchflies on the butter diy projects, vintage style home decor, free antique graphics, painted furniture, and a link party. Their most famous timepiece is the waltham traveller. Waltham pocket watches value old waltham pocket watches. If youre willing to invest a little time learning more about your vintage pocket watch, you may find that you not only learn its value but also discover the many pleasures and rewards of understanding and collecting vintage american pocket watches. Attractive philadelphia gold filled guarenteed 20 years hunter case. Welcome to the nawcc american pocket watch message board. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Listing of 19th and 20th century american watch case companies including dates of operation, page 2. Unfollow waltham ladies pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shop for unique and designer 18k gold pocket watches from the worlds best jewelers at 1stdibs.
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The movement is signed american, waltham, watch co. Woerd designed a 16size, threequarter plate watch, having a dome in the center in order to accomodate the center wheel, as the mainspring barrel was so wide. Among the stockholders of the company was charles v. There are only a handful of these in existence today. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. In 1906 the company was renamed the waltham watch company. Make offer antique waltham ladies 14k gold pocket watch. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. How to value your waltham pocket watch flux magazine.
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These materials can vary, and that will affect the waltham pocket watch value. Waltham 1919 vintage gr 625 17j 16s 14k gold engraved hunting. In 1905 the name was again changed to the waltham watch company. Waltham pocket watch identification and price guid. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. Waltham watches all prices for waltham watches on chrono24.
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Production of the 10 size movements ceased in 1873, but the company had manufactured enough movements, to assemble and offer them throughout the life of the american watch company. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. Waltham full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches 18601869 when you shop the largest. Well, theres usually not much i can tell people without actually seeing the watch, but if someone knows the watchs serial. Vintage open face gold filled waltham pocket watch monogrammed alma. Bartlett 16, bartlett ladies 30, appleton tracy 38, a. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Waltham pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up your waltham pocket watch serial number of and hence the year of manufacture. The waltham watch company contributed greatly to the world of antique pocket watches with their precision engineering and fine craftsmanship. A and s railroad gold minute repeating pocket watch presented. Big 1892 waltham mechanical pocket watch large 18s grade no. Pocket watch database has a searchable database you can use.
The inside says appleton tracy it says pat pinion 2,034031 adjusted waltham mass. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. We have one of the largest collections of railroad grade and keywind pocket watches on the internet. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 l, a and s railroad gold minute repeating pocket watch presented to j. Choose from 48 antique waltham watches for sale priced from. Antique pocket watches waltham 18601869 year of manufacture. In the beginning of 2003, a few waltham collectors, including tom mcintyre and myself began development of the waltham database. Riverside and it has the serial number 6031568 which dates it back to around 1898.
I have researched this quite a bit but cant seem to find this exact one. I just bought an elgin ladies pocket watch and was wondering what it was worth. The 10 finest elgin watches ever made garrett parker 4 years ago elgin national watch company got its start in 1864 and was founded by a group of men that included former chicago mayor benjamin w. Waltham pocket watches142 of 150 waltham pocket watch, waltham 8 day pocket watch open faced, 22546645, back cover screws off. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge over the competition. The united states watch company was incorporated in july, 1884. How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. They initially outfitted space for design and manufacturing in howards clock factory in. So now in this example, you know you have a waltham riverside 18k gold hunting case pocket watch made in 1886. You can find many waltham pocket watches for sale on ebay. I want to give good service to a client who brought this in, but dont have any background in vintage pocket watches. The watch itself measures 53mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop.
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